Role as a Central Agency
The Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) leads the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) working collaboratively with both government and the community to deliver government priorities and drive initiatives aimed at making Canberra a better place to live. The directorate also shapes the strategic direction of the ACTPS to ensure it is well positioned to perform its role. As a central agency, CMTEDD:
- supports the Chief Minister, the directorate’s Ministers and the Cabinet by providing informed and innovative advice;
- provides support and direction across the ACTPS on policy and strategy;
- leads the ongoing development of the ACTPS to best deliver to Ministers and the Canberra community including advising on the structure of the ACTPS, ACT public sector employment legislation and conditions, employment, industrial relations and human resource management;
- drives the evolution of Canberra into a smart and connected digital city, through leading-edge initiatives;
- improves the liveability and productivity of the city in collaboration with business, education institutions and industry partners;
- provides strategic financial and economic advice to the ACT Government with the aim of improving the Territory's financial position and economic management;
- supports government through the provision of financial, information and communication technology (ICT), human resources and procurement services;
- connects businesses and communities to government through Access Canberra’s ‘one-stop shop’ licensing and regulatory services; and
- keeps the Canberra community informed about what government is doing and involves Canberrans in the decisions that impact their lives.
Values
Respect
- We take pride in our work.
- We value and acknowledge the contribution of others.
- We relate to colleagues and clients in a fair, decent, caring and professional manner.
Integrity
- We do what we say we’ll do and respond appropriately, especially when the unexpected occurs.
- We take responsibility and are accountable for our decisions and actions.
- We engage genuinely with the community, and manage the resources entrusted to us honestly and responsibly.
Collaboration
- We work openly and share appropriate information to reach shared goals.
- We actively seek out other views when solving problems and value and act on feedback on how we can do things better.
Innovation
- We look for ways to continuously improve our services and skills.
- We are open to change and new ideas from all sources.
In addition, as the central agency, we will:
- Communicate openly and honestly, explaining context and reporting back on outcomes.
- Engage early with an open mind.
- Demonstrate and earn trust.
- Act collectively, both as a directorate and as One Government.
Stakeholders
The directorate provides strategic policy advice and high-level support to our principal stakeholders, the Chief Minister, Treasurer, Minister for Social Inclusion and Equality, Minister for Tourism and Special Events, Minister for Trade, Industry and Investment, Minister for Sport and Recreation, Minister for Health and Wellbeing, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Minister assisting the Chief Minister on Advanced Technology and Space Industries, Minister for Arts and Cultural Events, Minister for Business and Regulatory Services, Minister for Employment and Workplace Safety, Minister for Government Services and Procurement and Minister for Community Services and Facilities. It also supported and assisted our other key stakeholders and clients:
- the Cabinet and the government;
- the ACT Legislative Assembly;
- the ACT community;
- community councils and groups;
- industry and business institutions;
- higher and vocational education institutions;
- consumers and licensees;
- media; and
- ACT Government directorates, agencies and authorities.